The Commentary Magazine Podcast War Abroad, War At Home
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Mar 13, 2026 
Eli Lake, contributing editor and host of Breaking History, brings expertise on terrorism, intelligence, and Israeli military strategy. He discusses two recent U.S. attacks and how internet-inspired lone-wolf violence looks. They examine synagogue security in America, media framing of antisemitism, and whether the U.S. is ready to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during regional conflict.
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Lone Wolf Attacks Are The New Norm
- Lone-wolf terrorism is now the dominant threat pattern, inspired online rather than run by sleeper cells.
- Eli Lake and John Podhoretz compare recent attacks to ISIS-style lone actors who radicalize via internet propaganda without large networks.
Massive Jewish Security Spending Paid Off
- American Jewish institutions have invested heavily in security since 2018, spending roughly $750 million a year on protection.
- John Podhoretz highlights Temple Israel's trained armed guards and joint FBI exercises as decisive in preventing mass casualties.
Run Joint Drills With Law Enforcement
- Train with local law enforcement and run joint exercises to improve crisis response.
- Temple Israel's joint FBI training in the weeks before the attack helped guards lock down the nursery and avert a mass-casualty event.